Technical Description
For the gamblers of the world, a 19th century ''Last Drop'' Whisky tumbler dating to c1870. Beautifully engraved with hops and barley with deep slice cuts to the lower half. A large polished pontil, the pontil engraved with a hanged man...which you only see from above if you drink the last drop.
A very nice example.
Date & Origin
England, c1870, Queen Victoria
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 10.5cm Rim diameter: 9cm Foot diameter: 7cm.
Historical Relevance
On July 15th, 1870, the novelist Charles Dickens, died. Also, Georgia became the last of the Confederate states to return to the Union and the Franco-Prussian War began.
Internal Reference: 2023012501
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA962286
Dateline of this antique is 1880
Height is 11cm (4.3inches)
Width is 0cm (0.0inches)
Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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